TETON Sports Scout 3400 Internal Frame Backpack

Backpacking backpacks are the core of your gear ﻿﻿selection when undertaking a multi-day journey into the wilderness. The backpack is your lifeline, helping you carry all of your essential items from point to point along the way. This makes choosing the right pack all the more important.

Weight is always a factor, as well as fit and overall comfort. If you end up with an il-fitting backpack that provides mediocre support and weight distribution, you’ll feel it every step of the way, which can result in a spare body and diminished energy level.

Backpacks should also make use of every single bit of allocated space for maximum efficiency and convenience.

If you think that a backpacking backpack that possesses all of these qualities is likely to be unaffordable, the TETON Sports Scout 3400 Internal Frame Backpack begs to differ, delivering outstanding comfort and features for a more than reasonable price.

Versatile Fitting Options

The Scout 3400 offers multi-position torso adjustments to help fit a wide range of body sizes. Its open-cell foam lumbar pad and molded channels give you extra cushioning, while also encouraging better airflow.

Ample Storage

The Scout 3400 is full of small exterior pockets, holds, and mesh pouches. This gives you numerous options for storing important items such as GPS, snacks, lip balm, sunscreen, multi-tools, and whatever else you’d like to be able to access in an instant. This truly allows you to create a custom setup that is catered to your own preferences.

Light Weight

Coing n at just 4.5 lbs, the Scout 3400 is one of the lighter backpack options available, making your trek more comfortable, while also giving you some leeway for heavier gear.

Unique Advantages

Water Bladder Storage

A convenient compartment is included that can accommodate up to a 3 liter water bladder pack. This eliminates the need to piggyback a hydration system, essentially eliminating an extra gear item.

Internal Rainfly

Ever dealt with a drenched backpack during a downpour? It’s not fun. The Scout 3400 includes a pull-out yellow safety rainfly that can cover and protect your pack from rain in a matter of seconds.

Potential Disadvantages

Size

The light weight and smaller size can be appealing to some, but if you are wanting to take this pack on a longer extended trip, the size may be a little constricting. The 55 liter capacity is anywhere from 10-20 liters less than similar packs intended for longer trips.

Sleeping Bag Compartment

While the idea of an easy-access sleeping bag compartment is nice, only the very smallest of tents have an actual chance of fitting through the opening.

Conclusion

The Scout 3400 offers you everything you want out of a backpack, providing comfort, easy adjustability, smart storage features, and even a way to protect it from rain without having to buy a separate product.

Our Rating

While it may not be the biggest pack around storage-wise, the Scout 3400 is perfect for 2-5 day trips. The low price is an added bonus to a pack that could easily cost nearly twice as much. If you’re new to backpacking and want a pack that is expert level, the Scout 3400 will come through for you, without breaking the bank.